"Paige!" Ashley called down the halls. Paige Hazel and Terri stood there as Ashley approached. "Hey, are you three coming to my party?" Ashley asked in a grin.

"Hun, if you mean tonight's party, Paige Michalchuk is not attending," Paige shrugged. Ashley's jaw dropped.

"Me either," Hazel said simply.

"Explanation?" Ashley said looking at the two.

"Date," Paige simplified.

"Double-date," Hazel added.

"Who?" Ashley asked in one word. Paige came closer.

"Spinner"

"Jimmy," the two walked away. Ashley looked at Terri.

"Is this a no for you too?" Ashley asked folding her arms. Terri smiled a little.

"I'll be there, Ash," Terri nodded as she walked away. Ashley nodded as she followed her.

"Look at this food, it's disgusting, Sean," Emma said as Sean sat down with his plate. Sean rolled his eyes.

"Fine, I won't eat it," He said. Toby and J.T. began to eat.

"Gross," Emma said under her breath. She shook the thought out of her head and turned to Sean with a smile.

"So, can't wait for that party tonight," Emma grinned. Sean nodded.

"Mhmm"

"I just hope things won't get out of hand"

"Mhmm"

"Sean are you listening?"

"Mhmm," Sean took his tray and headed over to the garbage can.

Amya sat at the table alone. She stared at the white surface, quietly. She thought about Sean. How could she get him! Maybe he wasn't trying to avoid Emma; maybe he was trying to avoid her. She didn't know the story. She wanted Sean that's all the mattered. Suddenly a black shadow cascaded over her shoulder and slipped into the seat across from her.

"Sorry, Mr. Simpson kept me after class," Ashley said with a faint smile. Amya nodded. "Hey, are you okay?" Ashley asked. Amya still focused on the surface of the table.

"Yeah, fine," Amya answered.

"Okay, well maybe you could come over my house before we start the whole 'party' gig. Help decorate. Sean will be there," Ashley smiled. Amya looked up.

"Sean AND Emma you mean?" Amya asked. Ashley shook her head.

"Craig, Sean, Me and you," Ashley nodded on ever other name. Amya grinned.

"I can get some extra time with him before Emma attacks," Amya laughed. Ashley giggled back. Sean coincidently walked past the two. "Sexay!" Amya half-yelled over to Sean. The two laughed harder as Sean turned around with a smile. He shook his head and continued to walk. Emma just watched, with a mean face, and a determined mind.

"Emma!" Manny said sitting down next to Emma. Emma turned her angry face toward her. "Wow, don't bite me," Manny said.

"I like Sean so much, and everyone tries to steal him away from me," Emma sighs.

"By everyone, do you mean, Amya?" Manny asks. Emma nodded. Manny bit her lip. "I'll be right back," Manny said walking over to Sean, past Ashley and Amya. Manny tapped his shoulder, which made him turn to her.

"Oh, hey Manny," Sean nodded.

"Hi, um, can I talk to you for a second?" she asked. Sean nodded as she pulled him a couple feet away, so it was a bit more private.

"What's up?" Sean asked.

"Are you and Emma, like, still a couple?" Manny asked. Sean licked his chapped lips.

"I guess," he answered.

"You guess?" Manny said with attitude.

"Manny, I know you're her friend but-"

"Damn right I'm her friend"

"But I can't pretend to like someone anymore"

"Then stop dragging her along, tell her"

"I don't want to hurt her"

"How do you think she feels now? Sean, huh? You flirting with AMYA and looking at Emma like she's not there"

"I know"

"No you don't! You don't have a clue," Manny stepped a little closer to him. "Choose"